This Abandoned Palace Has a Dark WWII Secret

Hidden in the forests of northeast Poland lies the haunting remains of Schlobitten Palace, a once-majestic estate with a rich and turbulent history. Originally built in the 17th century, this sprawling palace was a symbol of Prussian aristocracy and home to the wealthy Dohna-Schlobitten family for generations. However, its story took a dark turn during World War II when it was abandoned in the chaos of war.

Join us as we explore the eerie, decaying hallways and forgotten rooms that have stood silent for decades. We’ll uncover the secrets of Schlobitten Palace’s tragic past, delve into its role in WWII, and reveal how it became a ghostly relic of a bygone era.

In this episode, we’re stepping back in time to uncover:
• The rise and fall of the Prussian aristocracy
• How Schlobitten Palace became a victim of wartime devastation
• The hidden architectural treasures still visible among the ruins

This journey into history is both fascinating and unsettling—a reminder of how time and conflict can transform even the grandest of places into haunting shadows of their former glory.

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IT’S HISTORY - Weekly Tales of American Urban Decay as presented by your host Ryan Socash.

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Scriptwriter - Ryan Socash
Editor - Kamil Krawiec
Host - Ryan Socash
Guest Host - Dr. Hubert Baumann
Music/Sound Design: Dave Daddario

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[jetsons]

Ryan, the old B&W image, drawings and great drone work really help to tell a full story.
Thanks to all; Ryan Socash, Dr. Hubert, Kamil Krawiec and Dave Daddario for their time and work.

[towgod]

Interesting video and new format. I'am guessing there are hundreds of abandoned mansions and Manor houses all over Europe that you could document. Really enjoyed the video, Cheers from Hamilton, Ontario.

[bender]

Graffiti free decay! Very nice. Can't find that in Chicago.

[mikenixon]

Amazing. I appreciate your on location report.

[andriaduncan]

It always makes me terribly sad, to see former dwellings just abandoned, collapsing into dust and debris. So many people lived here, passed thru, and, given the way things were done in older times, probably died here. Now it's just a sad and lonely eyesore.

[sylvias]

This place is not done with us yet as it still holds historical and philosophical value to teach us about ourselves.
Thank You

[garyjones]

Ryan have you ever done a story on the Greenbrier Hotel and it's dark secrets?

Thx for sharing your new content... Take care my friend and God Bless...

[Rex_Stuph]

That was great and sad. Thanky muchly.

[_GntlStone_]

What an amazing building it must have been. 😔

[centralpacificexplorer]

On location. So awesome. Way better video style. Hope for more of these. Good video

[jetsons]

Ryan, I'm only 45 seconds in and I'm loving

[Rinace]

It is very cool to learn and see these beautiful remains. Thank you, Ryan!

[prudencepineapple]

Kudos to you and your team Ryan, on another fascinating Polish historical site. But I'm quite flummoxed that you didn't find a late 19th century Singer sewing machine lurking in a corner like last time!

[ChuckTomasi]

Well done (again). Keep up the great work.

[jeffruebens]

Lots of dangerous work to take the bricks apart, save the good ones, and build something new with them. The landowner is more likely to just let it very slowly fall to more ruin.

[stephenlucinski]

Looks like the building they used in the movie The Dirty Dozen

[leonardkrol]

Next time you go to an abandon building, wear a hard hat! Safety first!

[Kdschaak]

Wasn't this posted a few days ago?

[pcs]

What a shame that nobody has the ability to see what it used to be like outside of photos and drawings

[savage..]

I love on locations with you!!! If i could afford membership i would pay it!